Habiganj, Oct 31 (V7N) – Police have recovered the remains of a man from a septic tank in Madhabpur upazila of Habiganj, around three and a half years after he went missing. A couple has been arrested in connection with the case.
The remains of Mahabbat Ali were recovered from a septic tank at a house in Ramnagar village under Choumuhani Union during an operation conducted by a team of the District Detective Branch (DB) police at around 2pm on Friday, October 30.
According to police, Mahabbat Ali was the son of Rustam Ali of Ramnagar village. He went missing about three and a half years ago, prompting his family to file a case with Madhabpur Police Station, registered as GR Madhabpur Case No. 345.
The case remained under investigation for a long time. Recently, police arrested Shah Alam, 42, and his wife, Jahanara, 34, both from the same village, over their alleged involvement in the incident.
Based on information provided by the arrested couple, investigators searched the septic tank at the house and recovered Mahabbat Ali’s remains.
Ranjit Roy, officer-in-charge of District Detective Branch-2, said the remains were recovered from the toilet's septic tank following information provided by the accused. He said the investigation was ongoing.
Madhabpur Police Station Officer-in-Charge Sohel Rana said a case had been filed about Mahabbat Ali’s disappearance approximately three and a half years ago. The District Detective Branch is now conducting the investigation, he added.
The recovery has caused a stir in the area. Mahabbat Ali’s family members and relatives are mourning his death and expressing anger over the incident. Local residents have called for those responsible to face exemplary punishment.
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